Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Mac mini M4

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying. Target price: $575.

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Mac

ShortlistM4

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score81

Value signal100

Price$599

Lifecycle1y 8m old

User score7.4

Best for

desk setupshome serversbudget Mac buyers

Consensus

81/100

Lifecycle

1y 8m old

Value signal

100/100